Cabinet of Thailand
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In the politics of Thailand, the Cabinet is a formal body composed of government officials chosen by the Prime Minister.
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[edit] Background
On 19 September 2006, the Royal Thai Army led by Army Commander General Sonthi Boonyaratkalin seized control of key government buildings and television stations in Bangkok. Following the 2006 Thailand coup d'état, the government and national parliament were dissolved and the Thai armed forces and police force declared the creation of the Council for Democratic Reform of the Constitutional Monarchy, and announced that it had taken control of Bangkok. The military declared martial law and abrogated the Thai Constitution.
General Surayud Chulanont was sworn in as Prime Minister by the King on 1 October 2006. He the appointed the post-coup cabinet which was sworn in by the King on 9 October 2006.
[edit] Current Cabinet
Surayud 1/1 - The current cabinet sworn in by the King on 9 October 2006.
| Portfolio | Minister |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister | General Surayud Chulanont |
| Deputy Prime Minister | M.R. Pridiyathorn Devakula |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Mr. Kosit Panpiemras |
| Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office | Khunying Dhipavadee Meksawan |
| Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office | Mr. Thirapat Serirangsan |
| Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives | Mr. Thira Sutabut |
| Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives | Mr. Rungrueng Issararangkul Na Ayutthaya |
| Minister of Commerce | Mr. Krirkkrai Jirapaet |
| Minister of Culture | Khunying Khaisri Sri-aroon |
| Minister of Defence | General Boonrawd Somtat |
| Minister of Education | Mr. Wijit Srisa-arn |
| Minister of Energy | Mr. Piyasvasti Amranand |
| Minister of Finance | M.R. Pridiyathorn Devakula |
| Minister of Industry | Mr. Kosit Panpiemras |
| Deputy Minister of Industry | Mr. Piyabutr Cholwicharn |
| Minister of Interior | Mr. Aree Wong-araya |
| Deputy Minister of Interior | Mr. Banyat Chansena |
| Minister of Justice | Mr. Charnchai Likitjitta |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Mr. Nitya Pibulsonggram |
| Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs | Mr. Sawanit Kongsiri |
| Minister of Information and Communication Technology | Mr. Sitthichai Pokai-udom |
| Minister of Labour | Mr. Apai Chanthanajulaka |
| Minister of Natural Resource and Environment | Mr. Kasem Sanitwong Na Ayutthaya |
| Minister of Public Health | Mr. Mongkol Na Songkhla |
| Minister of Science and Technology | Mr. Yongyuth Yuthawongse |
| Minister of Social Development and Human Security | Mr. Paiboon Wattanasiritham |
| Minister of Tourism and Sports | Mr. Suwit Yodmanee |
| Minister of Transport | Admiral Thira Haocharoen |
| Deputy Minister of Transport | Mr. Sansern Wongcha-um |
Surayud 1/2 - Two ministers have been added to the Cabinet. The two new ministers have been appointed and sworn in on 18th November 2006.
| Portfolio | Minister |
|---|---|
| Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office | Mr. Prasit Kovilaikul |
| Deputy Minister of Finance | Mr. Sommai Phasee |
Surayud 1/3 - Two ministers have been added to the Cabinet. The two new ministers have been appointed and sworn in on 2nd February 2007.
| Portfolio | Minister |
|---|---|
| Deputy Minister of Commerce | Mrs. Oranuch Osathanugroh |
| Deputy Minister of Education | Mr. Varakorn Samkoset |
Surayud 1/4 - One minister announced his resignation, one minister received additional responsibility and three ministers have been added to the Cabinet. The resigned minister announced his resignation on 28th February 2006, effective the following day. The minister (received additional responsiblity) and the new three new ministers have been appointed and sworn in on 7th March 2007.
| Portfolio | Minister |
|---|---|
| Resignation from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance | M.R. Pridiyathorn Devakula |
| Deputy Prime Minister | Mr. Paiboon Wattanasiritham |
| Minister of Finance | Mr. Chalongpob Susangkarn |
| Deputy minister of Social Development and Human Security | Mr. Poldej Pinprateep |
| Deputy minister of Public Health | Mr. Morakot Kornkasem |
[edit] See also
- Thailand
- King of Thailand
- Prime Minister of Thailand
- 2006 Thailand coup d'état
- Council for National Security
- Thailand 2006 interim civilian government
